Due to continuous heavy rains, Bengaluru and Puducherry have decided to close the schools for tomorrow, October 16, 2024. Further, as per reports, all schools and colleges in Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur, and Chengalpattu districts will remain closed tomorrow due to heavy rainfall. Check details here.
Highway commuters have paid around Rs 2.1 lakh crore in tolls since 2000, a fraction of the Rs 10.2 lakh crore spent on highway development in the past five years. The Union budget allocated Rs 2.7 lakh crore to the road transport ministry for the current year. Most tolls were collected in Uttar Pradesh, while…
Jon Favreau previously served as White House director of speechwriting for President Obama and is now a co-host of the political podcast “Pod Save America.” Favreau joined CBS News to talk about the DNC, Kamala Harris’ campaign and his relatively early call for President Biden to end his reelection campaign.
In a controversial move, the Trump administration has approved a $397 million package for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jet fleet, while offering India the advanced F-35 Lightning II jet. This dual approach aims to recalibrate South Asia’s power dynamics, but raises concerns about Pakistan’s potential misuse of the F-16s.
Legendary Malayalam playback singer P Jayachandran, known for his romantic songs and with over 16,000 recordings, passed away in Thrissur due to cancer. He earned numerous awards, including a National Film Award and five Kerala State Film Awards. His legacy has left a significant impact on Indian music.
Sam Konstas made an impressive Test debut for Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, bravely facing Jasprit Bumrah and hitting two sixes. His daring approach and 60-run innings rattled India, leading to on-field exchange with Virat Kohli. Konstas’s performance provided Australia with an early advantage, living up to the iconic fixture’s expectations.